mysterious_one

mysterious_one ASN, RN

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  1. Final term, final term, final term!

    Right there with you . Starting last semester this January
  2. nurse educator certificate

    The University of Texas Medical Branch offers a nurse educator certificate for BSN educated RN's and so does Kaplan. How likely is it to be able to get a job in the nurse education field ( at a...
  3. nurse educator certificate

    Thanks everyone for their
  4. So Many Students! Will Shortage Now End?

    another big hospital group I forgot to mention is
  5. So Many Students! Will Shortage Now End?

    As of April 16th. , I saw three intern positions posted. Click on Methodist Charlton Dallas and nursing in the search options....
  6. US RN's what is your opinion on Foreign trained RN's

    In order for me to become a US citizen I would have to give up my German citizen ship. I have a brother living in Germany that is mentally challenged, who is now looked after by my aging parents,...
  7. US RN's what is your opinion on Foreign trained RN's

    Hi, I am a German native, living in the US since 91. I am not a US citizen, but I have a green card. I have a nursing degree in Germany, but did not work for a long time due to motherhood and frequent...
  8. HI, I graduated El Centro's program May 2008. When we finished we were told, that all theory classes would be taught on line in the future, (we still had to come in for class, both theory and skills),...
  9. Where are there jobs in Texas?

    Try Baylor, Methodist or Parkland in Dallas. All have intern position listed. Try using intern, GN or resident nurse in the search
  10. When to NOT give insulin?

    Thanks classicdame, for your reply. I did not give him any coverage, because the patient did refuse, but I was curious. It's also a dilemma, once you go of your shift, you really can't control what...
  11. When to NOT give insulin?

    I know this is a somewhat older thread, but I have a question pertaining this topic. I am a new RN and I had a patient who was on 70/30 plus sliding scale regular. His BS was between a 100 and 110...
  12. El Centro/ Northlake-----Spring 07

    Hi all, I haven't posted in a while, I am so glad everyone is doing well, I am very proud of you guys, . I can't believe how fast time flies. One thing I am sure of, I am glad I am not in school...
  13. Does anyone take Topamax for migraines?

    I was on 150 mg a day and tapered myself down to 100 mg. The reason: I have problem with the memory and speech (finding words) quiet often. My migraines did get better on the meds, and I wish I could...
  14. Frustrated CNA - for (some) nurses

    Hi, I am sorry you getting treated like this at your workplace. You deserve respect, just like anyone else and you may need to talk to this person directly about this situation. If they do not want to...
  15. Nurse or Hairstylist?

    You mentioned that for prereqs classes, you don't think you can handle more than one class at a time. Because of this, I don't think you are ready for nursing school, time wise. Nursing school is very...
  16. after 6 weeks orientation I quit

    I can so relate to you, I was an extern on a unit for 6 months and then after my graduation started as an intern/GN on the same unit. I was put with a preceptor that I knew was tired of precepting....
  17. Student needing LOTS of guidance/advice!

    Hi, when you are asking, what is the process for becoming a surgical nurse? Are you referring to med/surg or OR nursing? You did post in a med/surg forum, so maybe you are not quiet clear of the...
  18. HELP! Having trouble in fundamentals and need advice!

    As others have mentioned, fundamentals in a nursing program can be hard, because the tests are so different from the previous prereq tests everyone was used to. As to your studying: try figuring out,...
  19. El Centro Spring 2009 Admissions

    wow! not a very nice reply. I am also a former El Centro Student, but your way of responding to other people, just made me not want to even try to say anything
  20. turned away after clinical started??

    First of all, I am sorry, you are going through this. The school should have made it clear to you from the beginning that this would be an issue. I can understand , though, why it may not be possible...
  21. About how long is an L&D orientation?

    I was hired as Gn into L&D right away. My hospital does 12 weeks orientation. When I graduated I actually got hired for this job and another L&D position at another hospital with 6 months...
  22. North Lake/El Centro - Fall '06!

    I don't plan on going back to school right now. I don't have all the prereqs for a BSN and I don't think I want the extra responsibility as a midwife, even though we might have to deliver some babies...
  23. Brookhaven/Mountainview

    congratulation kalmeira, I have been peeking in on this thread sometimes. I went to El Centro and feel somehow connected to you all, since it is Dallas County CC. I graduated in May and work now on...
  24. North Lake/El Centro - Fall '06!

    I have heard from one of our externs on our unit that there supposed to be a new test for all graduates that will cover the nurse practice act. Maybe that is what they are talking about for the final....
  25. Nurse Tech

    I am also in Texas working on an L&D floor as a new RN intern. We also have a graduate nurse who did not pass her NCLEX, she now unfortunatly is not allowed to do any skills that she was able to...